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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to securities analyst jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of securities analysts in America is $118,000.
The median salary for securities analysts in New York is $97,870. Compare that to the median salary in South Carolina of $65,208, which ranked worst for securities analysts, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a securities analyst, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for securities analysts in 2026
1. New York
Total securities analyst jobs: 954 Average annual salary: $97,870 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
2. California
Total securities analyst jobs: 2,353 Average annual salary: $97,888 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
3. Massachusetts
Total securities analyst jobs: 728 Average annual salary: $90,892 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
4. New Jersey
Total securities analyst jobs: 510 Average annual salary: $92,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
5. North Dakota
Total securities analyst jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $88,676 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1
6. New Hampshire
Total securities analyst jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $87,559 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
7. Nevada
Total securities analyst jobs: 132 Average annual salary: $88,294 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
8. Washington
Total securities analyst jobs: 439 Average annual salary: $92,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. Connecticut
Total securities analyst jobs: 197 Average annual salary: $92,369 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
10. Rhode Island
Total securities analyst jobs: 103 Average annual salary: $82,737 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
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Detailed list of the best states for a securities analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $97,870 | $69,000 | 19,849,399 | 954 |
| 2 | California | $97,888 | $67,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,353 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $90,892 | $64,000 | 6,859,819 | 728 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $92,376 | $65,000 | 9,005,644 | 510 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $88,676 | $65,000 | 755,393 | 58 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $87,559 | $61,000 | 1,342,795 | 113 |
| 7 | Nevada | $88,294 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 132 |
| 8 | Washington | $92,716 | $65,000 | 7,405,743 | 439 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $92,369 | $65,000 | 3,588,184 | 197 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $82,737 | $58,000 | 1,059,639 | 103 |
| 11 | Maine | $98,289 | $69,000 | 1,335,907 | 53 |
| 12 | Oregon | $86,385 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 323 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $84,131 | $59,000 | 12,805,537 | 632 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $88,955 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 466 |
| 15 | Alaska | $82,180 | $63,000 | 739,795 | 63 |
| 16 | Maryland | $82,444 | $59,000 | 6,052,177 | 916 |
| 17 | Montana | $79,988 | $56,000 | 1,050,493 | 74 |
| 18 | Utah | $77,958 | $54,000 | 3,101,833 | 271 |
| 19 | Idaho | $80,226 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 95 |
| 20 | Texas | $79,404 | $57,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,227 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $77,596 | $56,000 | 10,273,419 | 606 |
| 22 | Michigan | $78,264 | $56,000 | 9,962,311 | 317 |
| 23 | Arizona | $75,457 | $54,000 | 7,016,270 | 455 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $73,682 | $53,000 | 1,815,857 | 95 |
| 25 | Georgia | $77,564 | $57,000 | 10,429,379 | 572 |
| 26 | Delaware | $76,519 | $54,000 | 961,939 | 88 |
| 27 | Vermont | $81,849 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 0 |
| 28 | Illinois | $76,708 | $56,000 | 12,802,023 | 734 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $75,881 | $56,000 | 5,576,606 | 397 |
| 30 | Ohio | $74,616 | $54,000 | 11,658,609 | 536 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $75,153 | $55,000 | 869,666 | 55 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $77,162 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 189 |
| 33 | Virginia | $81,588 | $58,000 | 8,470,020 | 0 |
| 34 | Missouri | $75,082 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 332 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $75,241 | $53,000 | 4,684,333 | 122 |
| 36 | Colorado | $70,144 | $51,000 | 5,607,154 | 626 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $72,126 | $53,000 | 6,715,984 | 240 |
| 38 | Florida | $71,967 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 988 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $66,643 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 96 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $71,347 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 157 |
| 41 | Alabama | $68,463 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 271 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $70,542 | $50,000 | 2,088,070 | 117 |
| 43 | Kansas | $70,064 | $52,000 | 2,913,123 | 154 |
| 44 | Indiana | $70,040 | $51,000 | 6,666,818 | 269 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $69,486 | $51,000 | 1,920,076 | 126 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $69,742 | $50,000 | 2,984,100 | 75 |
| 47 | Iowa | $67,965 | $50,000 | 3,145,711 | 155 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $67,536 | $48,000 | 579,315 | 32 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $67,650 | $50,000 | 3,930,864 | 110 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $64,562 | $47,000 | 3,004,279 | 110 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $65,208 | $47,000 | 5,024,369 | 168 |
Highest paying states for securities analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Securities Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $97,870 |
| 2 | California | $97,888 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $90,892 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $92,376 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $88,676 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $87,559 |
| 7 | Nevada | $88,294 |
| 8 | Washington | $92,716 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $92,369 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $82,737 |
| 11 | Maine | $98,289 |
| 12 | Oregon | $86,385 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $84,131 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $88,955 |
| 15 | Alaska | $82,180 |
| 16 | Maryland | $82,444 |
| 17 | Montana | $79,988 |
| 18 | Utah | $77,958 |
| 19 | Idaho | $80,226 |
| 20 | Texas | $79,404 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $77,596 |
| 22 | Michigan | $78,264 |
| 23 | Arizona | $75,457 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $73,682 |
| 25 | Georgia | $77,564 |
| 26 | Delaware | $76,519 |
| 27 | Vermont | $81,849 |
| 28 | Illinois | $76,708 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $75,881 |
| 30 | Ohio | $74,616 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $75,153 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $77,162 |
| 33 | Virginia | $81,588 |
| 34 | Missouri | $75,082 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $75,241 |
| 36 | Colorado | $70,144 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $72,126 |
| 38 | Florida | $71,967 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $66,643 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $71,347 |
| 41 | Alabama | $68,463 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $70,542 |
| 43 | Kansas | $70,064 |
| 44 | Indiana | $70,040 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $69,486 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $69,742 |
| 47 | Iowa | $67,965 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $67,536 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $67,650 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $64,562 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $65,208 |
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Updated January 8, 2025